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Archive 2013 · Whistling Ducks (6)

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p.2 #1 · Whistling Ducks (6)

First IF shots I have seen of these guys Socrate. All are well done - very nice work ~ Ron

Jun 15, 2013 at 05:40 AM

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p.2 #2 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Socrate,
Your photos are ALL stunning!!! Hard to pick a favorite

BeeBalm

Jun 15, 2013 at 09:43 AM

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p.2 #3 · Whistling Ducks (6)

It's a very beautiful collection, Socrate.
Did you find some wildlife in Italy? It's only about 2K mile from where I live.

Chris

Jun 15, 2013 at 11:49 AM

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p.2 #4 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Very nice. Especially the WDIF's.

Jun 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM

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p.2 #5 · Whistling Ducks (6)

sbeme wrote:
All beauties.
Caught some south of there at Wakodahatchee

Scott

Thanks Scott. This is the first time I see these ducks

Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 04:57 PM

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p.2 #6 · Whistling Ducks (6)

KCollett wrote:
Good looking stuff Socrate. Those nails are long, as you said. The IFs are really well done.

Thank you, Ken

Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 04:57 PM

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p.2 #7 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Lynda wrote:
Love these ducks! Beautiful job! 1 and 5 are my picks.. but really I love them all.

Thank you for the kind words, Lynda

Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 04:58 PM

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p.2 #8 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Great job Socrate, interesting looking duck.

Rob

Thanks, Rob. What makes them unique is the long legs

Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 04:58 PM

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p.2 #9 · Whistling Ducks (6)

canon.eos30d wrote:
Wonderful set from detail, composition, background.... I whistle myself when I see your beautiful whistling duck, Socrates.

- Tam

Thank you very much, Tam

Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 04:59 PM

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p.2 #10 · Whistling Ducks (6)

These are all beauties Socrate

Morris

Jun 15, 2013 at 05:03 PM

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p.2 #11 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Plinian wrote:
Beautiful set, Socrate, I thought initially you might show some Italian species, but these seem pretty exotic! I'm usually a sucker for IF shots, but in this set, my favorites are the first one (for the composition), and the fourth (for the colors). I guess both of these shots also may highlight some unusual aspects of the species.

Do you think/know if the first shot shows a mating pair? (I guess this species is unusual in that it lacks sexual dimorphism).

And, I don't think I've seen many ducks standing on one leg, probably because I don't see too man ducks...Show more →

Thank you, Greg. Didn't have much time at all to shoot in Italy. It wasn't in my program anyway

Yes, I believe the first shot is a mating pair. There were quite a few pairs around all standing on trees.
Their legs is what makes them less "duck". Not the usual short legs

Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 05:04 PM

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p.2 #12 · Whistling Ducks (6)

David Leask wrote:
Fantastic shots Socrate, great job with these.
David

Thank you very much, David

Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 05:04 PM

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p.2 #13 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Tim Kuhn wrote:
Socrate posting DUCKS!!!! Oh wait, they are "un ducklike" Okay, then all is well

Great job Socrate, we don't see these guys too often around on the forum. 2 hanging on the edge is my favorite. He looks like he is getting ready to do a backwards dive!! They sure are unique with the clawed and webbed feet, not something you see in ducks, seabirds yes but not usually in ducks. Superb set my friend, a treat for the eyes.

I hope Italy was fun!!!!!!!!!

Tim

You know I'm not a fan of ducks

, but, as you said, these are different. Plus it was the first time I saw this bird so, it was more curiosity then anything else

and they do whistle when they fly!
Thanks for the good words, my friend

Italy was good, yes.
Socrate

Jun 15, 2013 at 05:07 PM

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p.2 #14 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Splendid set of Whistlers Socrate! The IF pics are my favorite.

Nice job,

Tom

Jun 15, 2013 at 09:42 PM

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p.2 #15 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Lovely captures Socrate with very pleasing BGs. The 1st one and in flight shots are my favourites. Very good job on all of these.

Jude

Jun 15, 2013 at 09:43 PM

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p.2 #16 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Terrific set Socrate!

I'm going with 2 and 3 as my picks.

Paul

Jun 16, 2013 at 08:19 AM

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p.2 #17 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Rare to see this Duck on the board Socrate and appreciate seeing these

Love the IF's but I think my favorite is the 1000mm shot with that wonderful color and BG

Tom

Jun 16, 2013 at 06:22 PM

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p.2 #18 · Whistling Ducks (6)

Herb Houghton wrote:
Great set Socrate, does the male have the purple legs ?

Thank you, Herb.
How can you tell is a male from a female?

Socrate

Jun 16, 2013 at 08:06 PM

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p.2 #19 · Whistling Ducks (6)

birdied wrote:
Wonderful set Socrate ! I love these guys and the sound they make

Hope you had a great trip to Italy, welcome back .

Birdie

Thank you, Birdie. This is the first time I saw and heard these birds. Whistling ducks is a very appropriate name

Thanks for the warm welcome. The trip to Italy was great

Socrate

Jun 16, 2013 at 08:08 PM

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p.2 #20 · Whistling Ducks (6)

kmunroe wrote:
great lookin set of ducks Socrate

Thank you, Kenny

Socrate

Jun 16, 2013 at 08:09 PM

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